Genius & Simple Health Tips You Should Know

Figuring out how to stay healthy can be really stressful,

and we all know that stress isn't healthy.Fortunately, there are lots of simple ways

to boost your health.

From sleeping on your left side,to getting a pet,even playing video games could be good for you in moderation Prepare to be amazed by this list of 20 genius health tricks

- Amazing! 

- [Narrator] Number 20, sleeping on your left side.You may not think it matters which side you lie on when you go to bed but studies have shown you're better off snoozing on your left side.This position improves blood flow to your organs,helping the spleen and intestines work more efficiently.There's also a big bonus for heart burn sufferers,since several studies have found that sleeping on your left side apparently reduces heartburn.No one knows the exact reason for thi,but one hypothesis holds that left side sleeping keeps the junction between the stomach and esophogasabove the level of gastric acid.It seems very odd but it's all true and the good thing is that left side sleeping is a cool and easy trick everyone can use.Number 19, don't brush after eating after all!

Since you were a kid,

you were probably told to brush your teeth after every meal, it turns out that's not such a great idea.Acidic food or drinks, and even healthy foods like fruits and vegetables are often very acidic and can soften your tooth enamel. This raises the risk of tooth damage with brushing.A better idea is to wait 30 to 60 minutes after a meal to brush those pearly whites.Number 18, avoid bright lights before bed.You may like to relax before bed by reading on your tablet, surfing the internet or updating your calendar on your phone.